But it sometimes takes a long time to get things right.

I'm extraordinarily grateful for all the progress we've made together these last 8 years building the strongest economy in a generation.

America has made a lot of progress in renewing these enduring values and strengthening our sense of national community.

It is up to each of us to continue that march.

The result of that three-part strategy has been 8 years of prosperity and progress.

I think it is unquestionable, after 8 years of effort, that the people of Ireland and the people of Britain are better off for the progress that has been made toward peace.

First, I would like to be remembered for a serious commitment to pushing America forward.

We can be proud of our efforts over the past 8 years.

We're making a difference, but we still have more to do.

I think it made me very proud to be an American and proud that we had made these efforts and made this progress.

Are we better off today than we were 8 years ago?

This is a big step.

There has been progress in math and reading achievement, particularly for low-achieving students and students in our highest poverty schools.

The answer is not to turn back; the answer is to keep going forward to spread the benefits to more people.

We must stay on track to do this by 2005.

When we entered the new millennium a few months ago, it was reassuring to dramatize our progress by portraying the year 1000 as a dark time in human history.

All Americans can be proud of the tremendous progress we've made since the first Earth Day 30 years ago.

America has stayed young by thinking about tomorrow.